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Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of Kansas City University (KCU), has been recognized as one of Ingram's exclusive list of ‘50 Missourians You Should Know.’ Hahn’s visionary leadership has positioned KCU as a leading institution in medical and health sciences education and innovation.
KCU has experienced significant growth under Hahn’s leadership, opening a second campus in Joplin, Missouri, and expanding its osteopathic medical school into one of the nation’s largest and most impactful for primary care. He has also advanced a biomedical sciences program, established Missouri’s only Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program and opened a new College of Dental Medicine in Joplin to address regional health care shortages.
“Kansas City University’s mission of improving the well-being of the communities we serve has been an extension of my personal vision of patient care, allowing me to channel my passion for health care into a leadership role that influences the next generation of medical professionals,” Hahn’s published profile says.
KCU has had a substantial economic impact, reaching $257 million in the bi-state area, $211 million in Kansas City and $116 million in Joplin. Collectively, these initiatives have supported over 4,000 jobs. Earlier this year, KCU announced plans for a new Center for Population Health and Equity on both campuses inspired by Hahn’s vision to systematically educate students and engage communities in addressing the factors that impact health and well-being for all.
"I am humbled by this recognition, for it serves as a reminder of the power of education and innovation to drive positive change in health care,” Hahn said. “And I am proud to be part of the Kansas City University team that is driving such positive change.”
